Assessing clarity and unity of patent applications

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Working language(s)

English

Description

This self-paced training course defines a learning path through the basics about Clarity and Unity of invention, with an emphasis on practical examples. Because both topics require a case-based approach, the learning path guides the user through the different topics and proposes exercises having a different degree of difficulty.

During the course participants will work on an assignment. Certificates will only be issued to participants who have completed and submitted it by the indicated deadline.

Target groups

Staff of national offices of EPO non-member states.

Level of expertise

Intermediate

Medium

Online training

Objectives

Once successfully completed, participants will be able to effectively apply the criteria for Clarity as well as the methodology for determining the Unity of invention in line with the EPO practice (Guidelines and Case Law).

Content

The distance learning course will explain in detail the background theory and methodologies with reference to Clarity and Unity of invention according to the EPC:• Clarity as in Art. 84 EPC• Relation of clarity with Art. 83 EPC• Unity of invention, Art. 82 EPC• Methodologies for determining the unity of invention• Practical exercises with different degrees of difficulty

Methodology

A balanced mix of theory and practice, providing for interactive discussions by means of webinars and an online forum will help to generate new knowledge, clarify open questions and allow for immediately putting into practice the acquired know-how.

Prerequisites

Participants should have a minimum of one year experience of searching or examining patent applications. A good command of spoken and written English is required.

Technical requirements:

In order to attend the on-line course participants need a computer with an internet browser and a high-speed broadband internet connection. For joining the virtual classrooms, no additional software is needed, however, security settings on local Firewalls need to be checked. For more information please see the "VC guidelines for participants" under "Downloads". The use of headsets is recommended for the VC sessions.

Seminar outline

Venue details

The on-line course will be hosted on the Internet and accessible 7/24
from 18 November 2013 on. The virtual classroom (VC) sessions are scheduled
as below (change of dates might occur), starting each at 10:00 a.m. CET
(GMT +01:00h):